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Ford exec says most drivers don’t realize the major perks of EVs like charging at home

Baua Electric

Not only is it more efficient, but it also offers extra benefits like skipping the lines at the gas station with the ability to charge at home. According to Gjaja, automakers must address the “economic challenges” as the industry shifts to electric vehicles. It can also be used to power up your next camping trip or work site.

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Ford is offering free home EV charging through a new partnership with TXU Energy

Baua Electric

Ford EV drivers can charge 100% for free at home through its new partnership with TXU Energy. Ford and TXU launched the first-of-its-kind program in Texas, offering free home EV charging during select hours. The program enables Ford EV drivers to charge their vehicles at home for free between 7 pm and 1 pm the next day.

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BMW Group and PG&E launching ChargeForward Phase 3 pilot; V2G testing

Green Car Congress

The BMW Group and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) announced an expanded partnership that further leverages renewable energy to sustainably power electric vehicles (EVs). Optimizing charging against renewable energy was the primary focus of the second phase.

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An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test

Clean Fleet Report

An Extreme Real World EV Driving (Charging) Test True Long Range: 1,796 Miles and Four States in a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Ford presented a great opportunity to test the long-range suitability of the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E when I received an invitation to attend the Ford Bronco Off-Roadeo program in Moab, Utah. Even better than many.

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Should Parking Companies Create Their Own EV Charging Networks?

Blink Charging

One type of company that is set to reap the rewards of the country’s transition from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) is parking management companies. It’s easy for a business to install 48-80amp Level 2 charging stations without extensive infrastructure upgrades. What is an EV charging network?

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BMW i ChargeForward Program to demo contribution of intelligent EV charging to grid efficiency

Green Car Congress

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, BMW announced the BMW i ChargeForward Program—a pilot study to be undertaken by the BMW Group Technology Office, together with Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Grid efficiency through managed charging, combined with a used EV battery “second-life” system.

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Should Cities Offer Free EV Charging?

EV Connect

While the task of planning and implementing a healthy and robust charging infrastructure throughout your city is no small challenge, pricing dilemmas such as whether or not charging should be fee-based or free to drivers are surfacing as a common question across the nation. But should they offer free EV charging?